Dear Parent Carers,
Weekly Update: 02/05/25
I hope this update finds you well. It has been great to welcome some warmer weather this week ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend. Fingers crossed that we are able to make the most of this extra day off. This week’s update has information on PE Kit for summer, a uniform reminder, a request for support for the school’s PTFA and a fantastic update from our Supported Internship programme.
PE Kit for Summer
To support students in their PE lessons when it is warm and sunny, please see the PE kit list below:
Plain black or white shorts / jogging bottoms
Plain or St Martins logoed black or white t-shirt (NO FOOTBALL SHIRTS)
Comfortable footwear
Sunglasses (optional)
Students are expected to come to school dressed in their uniforms, and will change before and after PE. Bespoke arrangements can of course be made via your class teacher to accommodate individual needs, however, as a school, we are grateful for your support in encouraging good routines in the development of your child’s health and hygiene. Additionally, making sure that your child has a water bottle in school will support them as they can have water breaks during their PE lesson and throughout the school day.
School Uniform Reminder
As we have shared about PE kit, I thought it would also be helpful to remind our community about our school uniform policy. At St Martins School, we do our upmost to ensure all students are dressed correctly as we believe that it promotes pride, selfconfidence, and a feeling of belonging within the student body. We are always happy to work with parents and families to ensure our our approach is accessible to all (e.g. sensory needs).
Boys:
White or black polo shirt or round neck shirt
Plain black round necked sweat shirt or a St Martins logoed hoodie, no embroidered sweatshirts e.g. Nike/Adidas
Plain black trousers/jogging bottoms or plain black shorts – No jeans
All black shoes/trainers – No other colours to be on the shoes/trainers
Sabrina Hobbs Principal
St Martins School, The Derwent Campus, Bracknell Drive, Alvaston, Derby, DE24 0BT
Tel: 01332 571151 Email: admin@stmartins.set.org Online: www.stmartinsschoolderby.co.uk
Girls:
White or black polo shirt or round neck shirt
Plain black round necked sweatshirt or a St Martins logoed hoodie - No embroidered sweatshirts e.g. Nike/Adidas
Plain black trousers/jogging bottoms, black/grey skirt or black knee length shorts – No jeans
Plain black or grey tights/leggings
All black shoes/trainers – No other colours to be on the shoes/trainers
More details regarding uniform, including our stockist, Uniform Direct, can be found here on our website: https://www.stmartinsschoolderby.co.uk/parents/uniform-andpe-kit If you are planning on purchasing more uniform from Uniform Direct for September, there are some useful dates for when it is best to buy.
PTFA Support Needed
We are reaching out to raise awareness about the important role of the Parent, Teacher and Friends Association (PTFA). The PTFA has been instrumental in providing extracurricular funding for our students, allowing them to access a wide range of activities and opportunities that enrich their school experience. The PTFA has contributed towards resources for our sensory garden, outdoor learning areas and wellbeing sessions in school as well as supporting at school fund raising events. However, the PTFA relies heavily on the support of parent carers to continue its work. Without enough involvement, there is a real risk that the PTFA may no longer be able to operate, and this funding for extracurricular activities would be affected.
We are currently looking for parent carers who are interested in joining the PTFA as trustees. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive impact on the school community and help shape the future of extracurricular opportunities for all students. If you are interested or would like more information, please get in touch with Mary Jackson at school to find out more.
Bank Holiday Weekend
School will be closed on Monday 5th May for the Bank Holiday weekend, and will open to students again on Tuesday 6th May.
With best wishes,
Sabrina Hobbs Principal
Sabrina Hobbs Principal
St Martins School, The Derwent Campus, Bracknell Drive, Alvaston, Derby, DE24 0BT
Tel: 01332 571151 Email: admin@stmartins.set.org Online: www.stmartinsschoolderby.co.uk
Term Dates for Academic Year 2024/2025
Spring Term 2025
School Starts Back – Monday 6th January 2025
School Breaks up for Half Term – Thursday 13th February
INSET Day – Friday 14th February
School Starts Back – Monday 24th February
School Breaks up for Easter – Friday 4th April
Summer Term 2025
Bank Holiday – Monday 21st April
INSET Day – Tuesday 22nd April
School Starts Back – Wednesday 23rd April
Bank Holiday – Monday 5th May
School Breaks up for Half Term – Friday 23rd May
School Starts Back – Monday 2nd June
School Breaks up for Summer – Wednesday 23rd July
INSET Day – Thursday 24th July
St Martins follows Derby City Council’s term dates. Dates for next year can be found on their website – please follow the link for these - https://derby.gov.uk/educationand-learning/schools-and-colleges/term-holiday-dates/#
Sabrina Hobbs Principal
St Martins School, The Derwent Campus, Bracknell Drive, Alvaston, Derby, DE24 0BT
Tel: 01332 571151 Email: admin@stmartins.set.org Online: www.stmartinsschoolderby.co.uk